Signed LHP Horacio Ramirez and RHP Doug Waechter to one-year contracts. Acquired OF Jordan Parraz from the Houston Astros. Selected LHP Jose Lugo from the Minnesota Twins in the Rule 5 Draft and traded him to Seattle for cash considerations.

12/10/08

Claimed RHP Jairo Cuevas off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.

12/1/08

Signed RHP Franquelis Osoria to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Re-signed C Matt Tupman and RHP Matt Wright to Minor League contracts with an invitations to Spring Training. Offered salary arbitration to 2B Mark Grudzielanek.